The Patro Laval building will undergo renovations that will help improve support services to better meet the diverse needs of the Saint-Sauveur neighbourhood by strengthening community ties while promoting well-being thanks to an investment of $857,176 from the government of Canada.
Announced by the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, this project will allow Patro Laval to carry out major renovations in their main building and thus enable the offering of new services.
A thriving economy needs strategic investments in green infrastructure to build a sustainable future for Quebecers and Canadians, with access to good jobs, while limiting impacts on the local environment.
Funding will support the transformation of the rear of the Patro Laval building into a new service wing dedicated to support services, aimed at creating an inclusive and dynamic space. This project will make it possible for Patro Laval to offer assistance services, food distribution and activities to break isolation, while promoting accessibility and architectural innovation. In addition, it will provide a central space for referral and prevention of critical situations such as femicide, youth protection and drug addiction, reinforcing its essential role in promoting community well-being and safety.
The Green and Inclusive Buildings (GICB) program aims to improve the places Canadians work, learn, play, live and come together by cutting pollution, reducing costs, and supporting thousands of good jobs.
Through green and other upgrades to existing public community buildings and new builds in underserved communities, the GICB program helps ensure community facilities are inclusive, accessible, and have a long service life, while also helping Canada move towards its net-zero objectives by 2050.
